Description
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking competitive bids to establish approximately 30 acres of hay production (Native grass/brome) on 8 separate parcels located at Shawnee State Fishing Lake. The contract term will be from July 15th, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional 5-year periods and one additional 4-year period. The bid will be based on the highest annual cash rent on a per-ton basis. The permittee will be responsible for haying practices between July 15 and August 15 of each year, and all bales must be removed within 10 days of bailing. The permittee will retain 100% of the hay.
• The contract term is from July 15th, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with renewal options.
• The bid is based on the highest annual cash rent on a per-ton basis.
• Haying practices must be conducted between July 15 and August 15 of each year.
• All bales must be removed within 10 days of bailing.
• The permittee will retain 100% of the hay.